A newly surfaced email exchange has added another layer of intrigue to the already vast and disturbing archive linked to Jeffrey Epstein. This time, the conversation touches on something that sounds almost like science fiction, a technology that could “erase short-term memory.” But what exactly was discussed? And how much of it holds up in reality? What the Email conversation reveals The exchange took place in 2014 between Epstein and Joichi Ito, who at the time was a senior figure at MIT. In the email, Ito refers to a prior conversation and asks: You told me about the technology that you tried, where they erase your short-term memory. Is this work published? Which lab is it? Epstein responded: Many, trans magnetic stimulation is the device, much work has been done on using it for trauma amnesia, etc. Ito then replied: “I’m on a New York Times Audit Committee call. ;-) Thanks for this. Now I’ll have something fun to Google…” The exchange is brief, but it raises significant questions, especially about what Epstein meant and how seriously the claim should be taken. Also read: Watch all released videos from Epstein files in one place
What is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, is a real, medically approved technology used primarily to treat depression and certain neurological conditions. Here’s how it works in simple terms: Today, TMS is used in controlled clinical settings and has shown benefits for patients who do not respond to traditional treatments. However, and this is crucial, TMS is not designed to erase memories, and there is no strong scientific evidence that it can selectively wipe short-term memory Some studies explore how brain stimulation may influence memory processing, but this is far from the kind of “memory erasure” suggested in the email. Why were they talking about it? The exact reason remains unclear, but there are a few plausible explanations. 1. A misunderstood or exaggerated idea Epstein’s response suggests he was referring broadly to research around trauma and memory. It’s possible he: – Misinterpreted scientific studies
– Or exaggerated the capabilities of TMS
Scientific concepts, especially in neuroscience, can easily be stretched into something more dramatic than reality. 2. Intellectual curiosity The tone of the exchange, especially Ito’s response, suggests a casual, curiosity-driven discussion rather than a serious plan. Ito’s reply: No I’ll have something fun to Google… This indicates the conversation may have been more about: – Exploring an unusual idea
– Discussing emerging or experimental tech
3. Speculative interest in memory manipulation At a more speculative level, the idea of memory disruption could have theoretical implications: Also read: Tata Group, OpenAI join hands to build 100MW AI data centre in India
Could this technology have benefited him? Only in a hypothetical sense. If such a technology actually existed in the way described, one might imagine: – It could make people forget recent events
– It could lead to confusion or incomplete recall
– It might create gaps in memory that are hard to reconstruct
But in reality: – TMS does not work this way
– Memory is far more complex and distributed in the brain
– No tool can precisely delete short-term memories on demand
So any “benefit” here exists more in speculation than science. This email is part of a much larger set of documents that continue to raise questions about Epstein’s network, influence, and conversations.
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